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“Ozzy looked well. He did not look like he was two weeks away from passing… The feeling was similar to when Randy passed away – that dead void, that emptiness”: Rudy Sarzo on the lifelong kindness of Ozzy Osbourne – and the miracle of his final weeks

The bassist stood shoulder to shoulder with Ozzy and Randy Rhoads at the height of Osbourne’s 1980s success. Now, in an exclusive interview, he recalls how the Black Sabbath icon changed his fortunesand earned his loyalty for life

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Tributes to Ozzy Osbourne removed from bench will be handed to family

Thousands of fans have visited Black Sabbath Bench on Broad Street in the musician’s home city to lay flowers, wreaths, posters, balloons and candles.

Evening Standard

"Thirty-four minutes of pure unadulterated sonic sludge": Black Sabbath tweak the formula on Master Of Reality, invent even more genres

Black Sabbath: now heavier, denser and doomier than before

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Jack Osbourne shares story of 'picky eater' Ozzy Osbourne

Jack Osbourne told how his dad Ozzy Osbourne was a "picky eater" who never kept the family's chefs employed for long in an episode of Cooking with the Stars recorded before his father's death.

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“The whole place went, ‘What on earth is this?!’ It was nuts. The crowd went mental”: The story of the Black Sabbath gig that changed history

At a gig just outside Birmingham on August 1, 1969, music changed forever

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Rock Legends Gather As Ozzy Osbourne Is Buried At Family Estate In Intimate Lakeside Farewell

"Don’t cremate me, whatever you do. I want to be put in the ground, in a nice garden somewhere, with a tree planted over my head."

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I never listened to Black Sabbath growing up – this is why I got an Ozzy Osbourne tattoo the day after he died

It took a while for me to appreciate the Prince Of Darkness’ true influence on heavy metal, but after his death, I needed something to reflect how big a part of me he’d become

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Ozzy Osbourne laid to rest at private family funeral

Ozzy Osbourne's private funeral is taking place at his Buckinghamshire home, with just family and close friends in attendance.

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Peaky Blinders creator says Ozzy Osbourne’s music is ‘the Birmingham soundtrack’

The Black Sabbath singer’s cortege travelled through the city on Wednesday.

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WATCH: Ozzy Osbourne honoured in public procession through Birmingham

Thousands lined the streets of Birmingham on Wednesday as a hearse carrying the body of Ozzy Osbourne made its way through the city where Black Sabbath was born.

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Ozzy Osbourne’s family join fans in Birmingham for an emotional farewell

His widow, Sharon, became emotional as she stepped out of a car to view the hundreds of floral tributes laid around the Black Sabbath bench.

The Independent UK

‘Ozzy Osbourne was the best of us’: Thousands turn out in Birmingham to bid farewell to the prince of darkness

Thousands of fans lined the streets of Birmingham to pay their final respects to the Black Sabbath frontman as his funeral procession passed through his home city before a private service

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne’s cortege makes touching detour past his childhood home

The hearse carrying the singer’s coffin was driven along Lodge Road in Aston en route to Birmingham’s Black Sabbath bench.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Birmingham honours Ozzy Osbourne as hearse passes through his hometown

Huge crowds gathered in Birmingham, UK, this afternoon as fans paid their respects to Ozzy Osbourne. His funeral cortege made its way through the city and his family were visibly moved.

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"Ozzy goes, 'I thought it was some ***hole dressed as the guy from Kiss!'" Anthrax's Scott Ian reveals his most hilarious memory of the Prince Of Darkness

Scott Ian recalls a funny encounter with Ozzy Osbourne that took place at one fateful Halloween show

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Sharon Osbourne lays flowers at Ozzy memorial ahead of husband’s funeral

Former ‘X Factor’ judge was cheered on by Black Sabbath fans as she paid tribute to heavy metal icon

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How to watch Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession in Black Sabbath's hometown

Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession will be livestreamed globally today: here's how you can access the coverage, and pay your own respects to one of music's most beloved icons

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Ozzy Osbourne fans gather in Birmingham to honour star who was ‘like family’

Fans have left heartfelt messages and floral tributes around the city following Osbourne’s death at the age of 76 last week.

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Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne's funeral: Where, when and how to watch?

Ozzy Osbourne fans can say their goodbyes today as his funeral procession travels through Birmingham, offering a chance to pay tribute before his private ceremony

Euronews

Farewell, Prince of Darkness: Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral cortege to make final trip through Birmingham

Huge crowds are expected to gather in Birmingham, UK, this afternoon as fans will pay their respects to Ozzy Osbourne. His funeral cortege will make its way through the city. "We're going to pay our last respects and homage to one of the greatest living legends of Birmingham,” said the…

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne funeral latest: Heavy metal legend laid to rest at star-studded service after Birmingham procession

The Black Sabbath frontman’s funeral was attended by close family and friends after his hearse drove down Broad Street as fans lined the pavement

International Business Times UK

When Is Ozzy Osbourne's Funeral? 30 July Procession in Birmingham Will Give Fans a Final Glimpse

Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession is scheduled for 1 pm BST on 30 July in Birmingham. Fans can line Broad Street or watch a livestream before a private family funeral.

Guitar World

“Even though everybody saw it coming with Ozzy, it just took our breath away when it happened”: Johnny Depp joins Alice Cooper onstage to cover Black Sabbath’s Paranoid in honor of Ozzy Osbourne

Depp and his Gibson Flying V lined up alongside Cooper and Nita Strauss for the performance

Guitar World

“We need time and space to grieve”: Pantera cancel tour dates to mourn Ozzy Osbourne

The Black Sabbath singer passed away earlier this month, weeks after completing his Back to the Beginning farewell show

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